Pentax K-3 Officially Announced (See our detailed preview here!)

DogLover · 10-09-2013, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by ledohung

I just check on BHphoto and Adorama, and I think the Silver is already out of stock, so quickly!!!

Pentax K-3 Premium Silver Edition DSLR Camera (Body Only) 15563

Pentax K-3 Digital SLR Camera Body Premium Silver 15563

Ha! Knew it wouldn't take long. That's awesome! I really do think the silver looks good, but I ordered black because I think it'll work out better for me in the long run. Any regret I may have would only be a small one. Anyway, congrats to all those that got their orders in in time. Condolences to those that didn't and wished they had.

**Immortal.Eternal** · 10-09-2013, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

Ha! Knew it wouldn't take long. That's awesome! I really do think the silver looks good, but I ordered black because I think it'll work out better for me in the long run. Any regret I may have would only be a small one. Anyway, congrats to all those that got their orders in in time. Condolences to those that didn't and wished they had.

Yeah I hope it will be awesome when it comes to the customers

BLACKDRAGON · 10-10-2013, 02:35 PM

I bought the K5 last year and within months they brought out the K5II and then the K5IIs but since there is very little difference in the performance between the three of them I'm extremely happy [nay, more than that, I pick up the K5 and the World looks better] with the K5. I can understand peoples impatience and the rush of some to pre-order the K3 since, to me, it's a major upgrade that will outclass other brands despite some of the minor technical criticisms expressed in earlier posts.. But I will wait a year and see how the K3 weathers the experience of the different kinds of photographers [in experience, ability, outlook and demands]. I've also got a feeling that Pentax will modify the K3 quickly should any upgrade, however unlikely that might seem, be required as I don't want to buy a K3 however superb it is to find a K3II or K3IIs appearing on the scene after buy it.

Lucky-Luc · 10-10-2013, 03:26 PM

Does anyone knows where I could find the operating Manuals of the K3?

bobmaxja · 10-10-2013, 03:29 PM

They are not available because the production camera is not out yet , only in november

Lucky-Luc · 10-10-2013, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

They are not available because the production camera is not out yet , only in november

Thanks
It's too bad, that would've help me to be more patient while waiting for it

RockvilleBob · 10-10-2013, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by psyclop

Does anyone knows where I could find the operating Manuals of the K3?

When I contacted PENTAX they indicated the online PDF manual may even be a couple of weeks after shipping. I feel the same way as you do.

Lucky-Luc · 10-10-2013, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

When I contacted PENTAX they indicated the online PDF manual may even be a couple of weeks after shipping. I feel the same way as you do.

If you feel the same way I do, It's like if I was 10 year old a couple of week before Christmas.

zmohie · 10-11-2013, 12:23 AM

WOW!
What a great step!
I will order one soooon!
pentax name on the front of the camera and Richo on the Lcd this means to me/Ricoh push pentax forward!
2 companies better than one hahah!

Adam · 10-12-2013, 01:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zmohie

WOW!
What a great step!
I will order one soooon!
pentax name on the front of the camera and Richo on the Lcd this means to me/Ricoh push pentax forward!
2 companies better than one hahah!

I like your thinking

Pioneer · 10-12-2013, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

By your standards, the first of the "Pentax" cameras only appeared in 2002 when the company changed its name from Asahi. And of course there were the Honeywell and Heiland Pentaxes, too....

Yes, I know that is how it seems to others. However those cameras, including the Honeywell versions, were still being made by the original Asahi Optical Company though their naming conventions were a bit different. Even those days are now long past. I have been enjoying and using Pentax equipment for a very long time and I am just expressing my disappointment that a once great marque is very quickly becoming nothing more than a "brand name" for another company. At least the mount still survives semi-intact.

Ah well, change happens whether we particularly like it or not. And in this case I don't.

AndreyDF · 10-12-2013, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Olympus and Sony.

Will they work with M42 lens mounted on adapter?

AndreyDF · 10-12-2013, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Clavius

My thoughts exactly. I don't think Pentax will ever market an FF camera. Which is OK, sensors get better and better. Try finding the differences between pictures from the 24mp APS-C sensor of the K-3 and those of a 24mp FF camera. There will be differences of course, but none that people will really care about. And they're probably in favour of the APS-C sensor too. That's why, countrary to popular belief, I'm guessing APS-C isn't the dead end street everybody claims to be after all.

There may be little difference between photos made by FF and halfsize cameras, it's true. But it's not the major difference between FF and APS-C: they are true wide angle, shallow depth of field and ISO high performance. Moreover, photography has developed certain standards during its evolution, the most popular and widespread being 24x36 mm (135) and the least - 24x16 (APS), from which cropped frame digitals evolved - originally due to impossibility to make FF sensor, then for its excessive cost. But if technology really is progressing as fast as OEMs claim, FF sensors by now should be cheaper than a carton of Marlboro, allowing to use with modern digital body all old FF lenses at their native FOV - that I want to do. I won't buy a set of special lenses for every new camera because it's silly - who knows how they perform? And old ones are well tested and known.

Alizarine · 10-12-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

however unlikely that might seem, be required as I don't want to buy a K3
however superb it is to find a K3II or K3IIs appearing on the scene

hmm i dont think a K-3IIs will ever come out, as there is no need for the "s" anymore...

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/239023-pentax-k-3-offi...#ixzz2hZOpDSN0

Kunzite · 10-14-2013, 07:45 AM

What do you know; if only they were writing "Pentax" they could ignore the changes (e.g. Ricoh's ownership) and pretend it's the same Asahi Optical who made the first Pentax camera.
Or they would find other reasons for complaining, like serial numbers or something.

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10-09-2013, 12:26 PM	#121
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by ledohung I just check on BHphoto and Adorama, and I think the Silver is already out of stock, so quickly!!! Pentax K-3 Premium Silver Edition DSLR Camera (Body Only) 15563 Pentax K-3 Digital SLR Camera Body Premium Silver 15563 Ha! Knew it wouldn't take long. That's awesome! I really do think the silver looks good, but I ordered black because I think it'll work out better for me in the long run. Any regret I may have would only be a small one. Anyway, congrats to all those that got their orders in in time. Condolences to those that didn't and wished they had.

10-09-2013, 10:10 PM	#122
Immortal.Eternal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malden, MA Photos: Albums Posts: 270	Originally posted by DogLover Ha! Knew it wouldn't take long. That's awesome! I really do think the silver looks good, but I ordered black because I think it'll work out better for me in the long run. Any regret I may have would only be a small one. Anyway, congrats to all those that got their orders in in time. Condolences to those that didn't and wished they had. Yeah I hope it will be awesome when it comes to the customers

10-10-2013, 02:35 PM	#123
BLACKDRAGON Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 28	I bought the K5 last year and within months they brought out the K5II and then the K5IIs but since there is very little difference in the performance between the three of them I'm extremely happy [nay, more than that, I pick up the K5 and the World looks better] with the K5. I can understand peoples impatience and the rush of some to pre-order the K3 since, to me, it's a major upgrade that will outclass other brands despite some of the minor technical criticisms expressed in earlier posts.. But I will wait a year and see how the K3 weathers the experience of the different kinds of photographers [in experience, ability, outlook and demands]. I've also got a feeling that Pentax will modify the K3 quickly should any upgrade, however unlikely that might seem, be required as I don't want to buy a K3 however superb it is to find a K3II or K3IIs appearing on the scene after buy it.

10-10-2013, 03:26 PM	#124
Lucky-Luc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Does anyone knows where I could find the operating Manuals of the K3?

10-10-2013, 03:29 PM	#125
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	They are not available because the production camera is not out yet , only in november

10-10-2013, 03:33 PM	#126
Lucky-Luc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Originally posted by bobmaxja They are not available because the production camera is not out yet , only in november Thanks It's too bad, that would've help me to be more patient while waiting for it

10-10-2013, 03:37 PM	#127
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by psyclop Does anyone knows where I could find the operating Manuals of the K3? When I contacted PENTAX they indicated the online PDF manual may even be a couple of weeks after shipping. I feel the same way as you do.

10-10-2013, 03:39 PM	#128
Lucky-Luc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Originally posted by RockvilleBob When I contacted PENTAX they indicated the online PDF manual may even be a couple of weeks after shipping. I feel the same way as you do. If you feel the same way I do, It's like if I was 10 year old a couple of week before Christmas.

10-11-2013, 12:23 AM	#129
zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	WOW! What a great step! I will order one soooon! pentax name on the front of the camera and Richo on the Lcd this means to me/Ricoh push pentax forward! 2 companies better than one hahah!

10-12-2013, 02:27 PM	#131
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by dcshooter By your standards, the first of the "Pentax" cameras only appeared in 2002 when the company changed its name from Asahi. And of course there were the Honeywell and Heiland Pentaxes, too.... Yes, I know that is how it seems to others. However those cameras, including the Honeywell versions, were still being made by the original Asahi Optical Company though their naming conventions were a bit different. Even those days are now long past. I have been enjoying and using Pentax equipment for a very long time and I am just expressing my disappointment that a once great marque is very quickly becoming nothing more than a "brand name" for another company. At least the mount still survives semi-intact. Ah well, change happens whether we particularly like it or not. And in this case I don't.

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10-12-2013, 03:04 PM	#132
AndreyDF New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moscow Posts: 17	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Olympus and Sony. Will they work with M42 lens mounted on adapter?

10-12-2013, 03:28 PM - 1 Like	#133
AndreyDF New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moscow Posts: 17	Originally posted by Clavius My thoughts exactly. I don't think Pentax will ever market an FF camera. Which is OK, sensors get better and better. Try finding the differences between pictures from the 24mp APS-C sensor of the K-3 and those of a 24mp FF camera. There will be differences of course, but none that people will really care about. And they're probably in favour of the APS-C sensor too. That's why, countrary to popular belief, I'm guessing APS-C isn't the dead end street everybody claims to be after all. There may be little difference between photos made by FF and halfsize cameras, it's true. But it's not the major difference between FF and APS-C: they are true wide angle, shallow depth of field and ISO high performance. Moreover, photography has developed certain standards during its evolution, the most popular and widespread being 24x36 mm (135) and the least - 24x16 (APS), from which cropped frame digitals evolved - originally due to impossibility to make FF sensor, then for its excessive cost. But if technology really is progressing as fast as OEMs claim, FF sensors by now should be cheaper than a carton of Marlboro, allowing to use with modern digital body all old FF lenses at their native FOV - that I want to do. I won't buy a set of special lenses for every new camera because it's silly - who knows how they perform? And old ones are well tested and known.

10-12-2013, 08:44 PM	#134
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Quote: however unlikely that might seem, be required as I don't want to buy a K3 however superb it is to find a K3II or K3IIs appearing on the scene hmm i dont think a K-3IIs will ever come out, as there is no need for the "s" anymore... Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/239023-pentax-k-3-offi...#ixzz2hZOpDSN0

10-14-2013, 07:45 AM	#135
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	What do you know; if only they were writing "Pentax" they could ignore the changes (e.g. Ricoh's ownership) and pretend it's the same Asahi Optical who made the first Pentax camera. Or they would find other reasons for complaining, like serial numbers or something.